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Braunschweiger vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Braunschweiger and Mutton

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, however, Mutton is higher in Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 652% more than Mutton.
  • Mutton contains 7 times less Sodium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 977mg of Sodium, while Mutton contains 135mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more IronIron +135.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +157%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3775%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.6%
~equal in Water ~54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Mutton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Mutton Opinion
Calories 327kcal 234kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 28.5g 11.09g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0.08g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.08g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 109mg Mutton
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 9mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 199mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 11.2mg 4.76mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.062mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 168mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 977mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin A 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.033mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 38µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.3mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.52mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.897mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 4.44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 100.6mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 4.459g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.814g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.534mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.032mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 0.909mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.311mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 0.616mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.32mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
340%
Braunschweiger
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.